Stress is inevitable during these times. We have so much to worry about in making ends meet, that we have completely upset and depressed minds by the end of the day. Be it your 9 to 5 job, other responsibilities, or even your unhealthy diet, there are many things that play a factor in a depressed mind. We are targeting the diet-specific problem for now, and have listed a few foods that should help you in keeping that pretty smiley face intact:
1. Berries: Be it blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries, the antioxidant-rich berries are well-known among the science community for having anthocyanin, a specific antioxidant that is linked to having a better mood in a multitude of ways such as improved cognition. Furthermore, they also contain ample amount of vitamin C, something which has been proven to help with people undergoing stress. In fact, even studies have supported this fact, as scientists found out that those who had any product rich in vitamin C had a lower blood pressure and a lower level of cortisol during a stress test in comparison to their counterparts.
2. Cashews: This high calorie and high protein nut is just as good on your health as it is on your stress level. Cashews lead to having a stress free mind by adding a small amount of zinc in your body, a metal which is linked to both lower anxiety and depression, which equals a stress-free mind. Since our body doesn’t have any mechanism or organ to store the zinc consumed, it becomes important to replenish its content every single day by having cashews or any other product which has enough zinc. Needless to say that overdoing it will cause more harm than good.
3. Chamomile Tea: While it’s not your coffee-replacing variety of beverage, chamomile tea serves as an excellent drink to having before going to sleep as there are just numerous studies out there on this wonderful and popular substance that link the consumption of chamomile to a lower level of anxiety. This is also good to have a better and sound sleep, which is also a great way to have a stress-free mind. Try to drink while it’s piping hot to get a sense of its soothing aroma as well. However, if you want something to keep you calm on a warm day, it can be consumed in iced form too.
